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National Plan for Epilepsy Act

119th CongressIntroduced February 10, 2025Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]· MO
Stage
In other chamber
Latest action
Held at the desk.
August 10, 2026

Summary

National Plan for Epilepsy Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy.

Committees

  • PrimaryHealth, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

CRS subjects

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protection

Action history

  1. February 10, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. February 10, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  3. July 22, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. July 28, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  5. July 28, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  6. July 28, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.
  7. August 4, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  8. August 4, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)
  9. August 10, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. August 10, 2026Received in the House.
  11. August 10, 2026Held at the desk.

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Related bills

  • H.R. 1189identical
    National Plan for Epilepsy Act